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Man who threatened to kill police during Milford Haven standoff avoids jail

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Judge tells defendant his ‘erratic and reckless’ behaviour caused serious disruption to emergency services

A MILFORD HAVEN man who threatened to kill armed police officers and set his St Peters Road home ablaze during a dramatic incident last autumn has been given a suspended prison sentence at Crown Court.

Robert Adams, represented by Mr Ian Ibrahim, had initially pleaded not guilty when he first appeared before magistrates on November 5 last year. However, he later entered guilty pleas at Crown Court to charges of making threats to kill and threatening to destroy or damage property.

The court heard that on November 3 armed officers were dispatched following a 999 call.

Police Constable Taylor told the court that when officers arrived, Adams was shouting from inside the property.

When instructed to come to the door, Adams replied: “Come in here and we will dance.” He then told officers: “Come in here and you will get killed.”

The situation escalated as Adams lit numerous candles and claimed he had filled his bath with petrol. He also told police he had tampered with gas and electricity supplies. Officers discovered he had filled sinks with white spirits and created makeshift traps using metal objects.

At one point, Adams asked officers if they were “ready to die” and shouted that he was happy to die and “happy to take officers with him”.

The court heard there was also a bath filled with what they thought was petrol and a toaster nearby, heightening fears of a potential explosion or fire.

In police interview, Adams prepared a statement denying the allegations, but later changed his plea.

The 46-year-old has no recent offending history, with his last conviction dating back 13 years.

In mitigation, Mr Ibrihim said the strongest factor in his client’s favour was his guilty pleas. He told the court that the offences were linked to a severe relapse of bipolar affective disorder, compounded by several days without sleep.

“There has been a marked improvement in his presentation and personality,” the court heard. Adams is now medicated and said to be stable and remorseful.

“All of this is because of a relapse in his mental health,” his counsel said. He attended school in Milford Haven and later studied at Pembrokeshire College. He has worked in a variety of roles but has been unemployed in recent years and is classed as vulnerable.

Addressing the defendant, the judge said: “Your demeanour, actions and words were erratic. Your threats were significant.

“In my judgment there was serious disruption caused to police and emergency services. You were reckless and out of control.”

Adams was sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment for threats to kill and 12 months concurrent for criminal damage, with a further nine months for threats to cause criminal damage. The custodial sentences were suspended for 18 months.

He had spent four months in custody on remand prior to sentencing.

 

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Police investigating nightclub assault in Saundersfoot

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POLICE are appealing for information following a serious assault at a nightclub in Saundersfoot which left two people with significant facial injuries.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating reports of grievous bodily harm and actual bodily harm at Sands Nightclub. The incident is believed to have taken place in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Two people suffered serious facial injuries during the incident.

Police say several lines of enquiry have already been carried out and officers are now keen to identify and speak with the individuals pictured, as they may have information that could assist the investigation.

Anyone who recognises the people shown, or believes they may be one of the individuals, is asked to contact police.

Information can be provided online at: https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

Alternatively, email [email protected] or call 101.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: 26000106343.

 

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Chinese intelligence probe reaches Dyfed-Powys Police area

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Counter-terror officers arrest man in Powys as part of national security investigation

THREE men have been arrested in Wales and London on suspicion of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the United Kingdom.

The arrests were made on Wednesday (Mar 4) as part of a counter-terrorism policing investigation being carried out under the National Security Act 2023, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.

Two of the suspects were detained in Wales, while a third man was arrested in London.

Police said the men are aged 39, 43 and 68.

The 43-year-old was arrested at an address in Pontyclun, while the 68-year-old was detained in Powys. A 39-year-old man was arrested in London.

Shocking links to Westminster

The Guardian has reported that one of the men arrested is the partner of a sitting Labour MP, while another is said to be the partner of a former Labour MP. Police have not confirmed the identities of the suspects.

Officers also carried out searches at a number of properties linked to the suspects, including addresses in Cardiff and East Kilbride in Scotland, as part of the ongoing investigation.

The Metropolitan Police said the arrests relate to suspected offences involving assisting a foreign intelligence service, believed to be connected to China.

In a statement, police emphasised that the operation is being handled by Counter Terrorism Policing, which is responsible for national security investigations in the UK.

Suspects in police stations

Officers confirmed the suspects remain in custody while enquiries continue.

Police also reassured the public that there is no immediate danger.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “There is no imminent or direct threat to the public.”

The National Security Act, introduced in 2023, created new offences designed to combat espionage, foreign interference and covert activity by hostile states operating in the UK.

The investigation is continuing.

 

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A teenage driver sentenced after pedestrian seriously injured on zebra crossing

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Crash happened outside Haverfordwest McDonald’s just three months after passing test

A TEENAGE motorist has been sentenced after causing serious injuries to a pedestrian on a zebra crossing outside McDonald’s in Haverfordwest, just three months after passing his driving test.

CCTV footage shown to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week captured restaurant employee Cameron Davies walking towards the car park zebra crossing after completing an eight-hour shift on July 17. As he began to cross, a white Vauxhall Corsa driven by 17-year-old Jayden Kerrick approached at speed and struck him.

In a victim impact statement read to the court, Cameron Davies described the moment his evening took a devastating turn.

“When I finished my shift at 10:00pm I left the restaurant via the front door,” he said.

“I recall walking towards the crossing. I checked to the right and left to make sure the path was clear, but as I started walking onto the crossing my next recollection was coming round in the back of an ambulance.”

Davies was taken to Withybush General Hospital where doctors treated him for a bleed on the brain after he struck his head on the car park tarmac during the collision. The impact also triggered a seizure, and he continues to receive medication as a result.

The court heard that he continues to suffer a number of ongoing symptoms, including dizziness, poor coordination and flashbacks to the moment his head struck the ground whenever he hears loud banging noises. Investigations into the full extent of his injuries are continuing.

“I’m now back at work but I’m extremely wary every time I approach any crossing,” he said.

“At the time of the incident I was learning to drive, and this was something I was looking forward to. But this has now been put on hold after being told that I’m unable to drive for 12 months as a result of the seizures.”

Jayden Kerrick, now aged 18, of Baring Gould Way, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. He was represented in court by Alaw Harries.

“His guilty pleas have been made without hesitation and he accepts full responsibility for what happened that night,” she told the court.

“He was just seventeen when this happened, so he was a young and inexperienced driver. He’s deeply devastated that his actions have caused injury to the complainant and he’s asked me to express his unreserved remorse.”

Harries said Kerrick had seen Davies leaving the restaurant.

“But there was a split-second error, and he realises that the consequences are real,” she said.

“He has been replaying the events in his mind ever since and has found the experience extremely distressing. This is not someone with a pattern of offending, but someone who made a serious mistake that night and who has reflected deeply upon it.”

Kerrick, who has no previous convictions, was sentenced to an 18-month community order. During that time he must complete 200 hours of unpaid work.

He was also disqualified from driving for 18 months and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.

 

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